Nishma Patel
About Nishma Patel
Nishma Patel is an HR Onboarding Officer at Save the Children UK, with extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She has held multiple HR roles, including positions at City of London Police and Save the Children International, and has a background in Information Systems with Business Management.
Current Role as HR Onboarding Officer
Nishma Patel currently serves as an HR Onboarding Officer at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. Her work involves coordinating various aspects of the onboarding experience, including orientation and training, to facilitate employee integration.
Previous Experience at Save the Children International
Prior to her current role, Nishma Patel worked at Save the Children International as an HR Vetting Coordinator for three months in 2021. In this capacity, she focused on the vetting processes for new hires, contributing to the organization's commitment to safeguarding and compliance standards.
Education and Qualifications
Nishma Patel earned a BSc (Hons) in Information Systems with Business Management from the University of Westminster, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she completed a CIPD Certificate in Human Resources Practice at ICS Learn from 2011 to 2012, enhancing her expertise in human resources management.
Human Resources Career Background
Nishma Patel has an extensive background in human resources, having held various roles in the field. She worked as a Human Resources Coordinator at School-Home Support Services UK from 2010 to 2012 and served as an HR Contractor at City of London Police from 2007 to 2009. Her experience also includes positions at City, University of London and WDP (Westminster Drug Project), where she focused on HR administration and support.
Skills and Specializations
Nishma Patel possesses skills in stakeholder management and has experience with various HR systems, including applicant tracking and HR reporting. She has implemented process mapping using MS Visio to optimize HR and IT processes in the higher education sector. Additionally, she provides coaching and mentoring services to higher education students, ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards.